CFP®-certified, business succession planning financial advisors in Maine
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
If you're preparing to transfer your business ownership, whether to family or a partner, you need an advisor who understands the complexities beyond just valuation. A common mistake is focusing solely on sale price without planning for tax impacts and operational continuity. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which helps them integrate succession with your broader financial goals.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they help minimize taxes during ownership transfer, including estate and capital gains considerations.
- Continuity planning. Confirm they address how your business will operate smoothly after you step away.
- Family dynamics insight. Business succession often involves family; check how they navigate potential conflicts or differing goals.
- Integration with personal finances. See if they connect succession plans with your retirement and estate strategies to avoid surprises.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Dylan M
CFP®, Series 65
Minneapolis, MN
CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC
Dylan Mc Garthwaite is equipped to assist with business succession planning, leveraging his CFP® certification and expertise in business exit strategies and succession. Operating from Minneapolis with CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, he offers flat-fee services tailored to business owners and executives, integrating tax, estate, and insurance planning through a coordinated team approach, which may provide a more comprehensive solution compared to advisors focusing solely on valuation or local Maine-based options.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $1,730,668
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Garrett D
CFP®, Series 66
Falmouth, ME
ValMark Advisers, Inc.
Garrett Duchesne's CFP® certification and eight years of experience equip him to handle the complexities of business succession planning in Maine, including tax impact and continuity considerations. His affiliation with ValMark Advisers, which offers diversified, goal-based portfolios and serves a broad client base, along with his flat-fee and independent advisor status, distinguishes him from others by providing flexible fee arrangements and a comprehensive investment approach.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $554,438
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Joseph J
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Waterville, ME
Raymond James Financial
Joseph Jabar Jr. is a CFP®-certified advisor with 29 years of experience, specializing in business succession planning and cash flow management, making him well-equipped to handle the complexities of transferring business ownership in Maine. Affiliated with Raymond James Financial, a large firm serving diverse clients, he offers flat-fee and hourly planning services, providing structured, research-backed advice that integrates succession with broader financial goals.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $700,796
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Melinda D
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
New Gloucester, ME
Cornerstone Wealth Planning
Melinda Davis is well-equipped to assist with business succession planning in Maine, leveraging her 29 years of experience and CFP® certification to address tax impacts and operational continuity. As an independent advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Planning, she offers flat-fee financial plans and serves a diverse client base, including mid-career professionals and business owners, distinguishing her through a comprehensive, team-based investment approach and a focus on integrating succession with broader financial goals.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $535,729
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Jeremy U
CFP®, Series 66
South Portland, ME
Edward Jones
Jeremy Urquhart is equipped to assist with business succession planning in Maine, leveraging his CFP® certification and nine years of experience, including expertise in retirement plans for business owners and multi-generational wealth transfer. Operating within Edward Jones, a large firm with a broad client base, he offers a structured advisory program with fees up to 1.35% annually, and his military background may provide unique insights for veteran business owners.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $246,728
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